068: Using Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way!

Using Linkedin and the rest of your digital toolbox the RIGHT way! We're Making Conversations about your digital toolbox Count! "The truth is some platforms are gonna work better for you than others..." Lorraine Ball, Making Conversations Count (February 2022) Are you running your digital toolkit effectively?  Do you even know what that is? When you're working with clients, and building relationships, you'll probably need a good digital toolkit in order to be efficient.   As a highly experienced telemarketing trainer and expert, host Wendy Harris knows all about using conversations and relationships to move a deal forward.   She literally teaches this stuff on a daily basis.   But knowing how to do something, and knowing what tools to have in your digital toolbox to get the job done, can make all the difference!    This is a very insightful conversation with a lot of "aha!" moments regarding the use of different social media channels including Facebook and Linkedin.   And Wendy does love a good natter about Linkedin, her social platform of choice.   She always loves to discover newer and better ways to help pass on her knowledge, and help tomorrow's great conversationalists!   You'll learn:   How it's important to go where your audience is, not where people tell you to be!  The nuances of each of the various platforms Lorraine's advice for businesses that have stayed in the traditional networking lane! How you can use the telephone in conjunction with a digital toolbox for the most effective CRM possible! Understanding the algorithm 'carrot-and-stick' method that platforms like Pinterest have been using to entice you into 'pay per click' Overcoming procrastination by working smarter with your content like newsletters and podcasts! More about Lorraine:   After spending too many years in Corporate America, Lorraine said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee to follow her passion helping small business owners succeed   Today, this successful entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and host of the marketing podcast, More than a Few Words, brings creative ideas, practical tips, and decades of real-world experience to every conversation.   As the founder of the Digital Toolbox Club, she helps business owners use internet marketing to grow.  And in her  spare time, she loves to travel, and take photos.  You can see her photos at lorraineball.com   More about the Digital Toolbox   Digital Toolbox is an online marketing community for business owners.  Filled with tools, tips, training programs, and real-time discussions you will find the answers to all your digital marketing questions.    So, if you are interested in taking a do-it-yourself approach to digital marketing or you simply want to be knowledgeable enough to ask the right questions before hiring a professional, become a member today.    Lorraine on Social Media:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraineball/ Twitter: lorraineball   Facebook - The Digital Toolbox   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lorrainefball/ Pinterest   "Making Conversations Count" is a podcast from WAG Associates founder and telemarketing trainer Wendy Harris.   Missed our previous episodes?   You can catch up with any of the other guests we've been making conversations count with, here.   On your mobile device? Hear them in your favourite platform (Apple or Spotify etc) here.   Once you've listened, remember to leave us a review!    NEVER MISS AN EPISODE AGAIN!!   Follow the show on Apple Podcasts here!   Follow the show on Spotify, here!   You are following the show on socials, right?   Only there will you see sneaky peaky teasers of the upcoming episodes, as well as updates and news on the show!    Here are the links just in case you need them:   Twitter Facebook Pinterest YouTube Instagram   Strapped for data? You can hear a lower-bandwidth version of the episode here.   Naked link:   http://traffic.libsyn.com/makingconversationscount/Lower_bandwidth_-_Making_Conversations_about_digital_toolboix_Count.mp3   Hard of hearing? Read the episode using a transcript, here.   Naked link:  https://makingconversationscount.studio/Ep68-show-notes-transcript